Joust
/dʒaʊst/noun
A medieval sport in which knights on horseback fought with lances.
Did you know?In its origins, jousting was not just a sport but also a display of chivalry and a rite of passage for knights, often linked to powerful rituals of honor.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*yeu-
“to join, unite, or fight.”
Old French
Old French
joust
“a combat or tournament between knights.”
Middle English
Middle English
joust
“to engage in a tournament or contest.”
Modern English
English
joust
“to participate in a combat or tournament on horseback.”